Title: Quantum Photonics in Monolithic Semiconductors Abstract: This talk will describe a technology that enables the utilization of second order nonlinearities, (2) in monolithic semiconductors to be used as an optimal tool box for quantum optics. This approach uses dispersion engineering in Bragg reflection waveguides to harness parametric processes to produce non classical sources through down conversion. These can also be realized in conjunction with concomitant dispersion and birefringence engineering in active devices such as semiconductor diode lasers.
2:00 Hugo Larocque (MSc, UOttawa): Topological Characterization of Structured Waves
2:20 Sarah Cuddy-Walsh (PhD, Carleton): Evaluating local image noise in a dedicated cardiac single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) camera
2:40 Marc-Olivier Proulx (MSc, UOttawa): Nonlocal computing with nonlocal boxes
3:00 Break with refreshments / Pause avec rafraîchissements
3:30 Martin Martinov (PhD, Carleton): The heterogeneous multiscale model: A new framework for Monte Carlo simulations to better model radiation therapy with gold nanoparticles
Title: Towards Global Quantum Networks Abstract: Quantum technologies offer secure communication, with security guaranteed by fundamental physical laws. Worldwide efforts have been devoted to building quantum networks over global distances for the last two decades. In this talk, I will discuss recent achievements in long-distance quantum communication, and share my past research endeavours which include core components of a quantum repeater and airborne quantum key distribution. Join us for the seminar and the extended discussion period following the presentation.
